Combusken #27
📉 Dip AlertCombusken #27 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $25.65, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Combusken #27 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Combusken at a glance
- Recent averages: €1.02 (7d), €1.14 (30d).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.26.
- Set: Ruby & Sapphire (EX, 2003).
- Current TCGplayer market value $25.65 (Reverse Holofoil).
Combusken price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Combusken #27.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.13
- Mid
- $29.84
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.83
- Mid
- $1.15
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Combusken #27
Printed as #27 in Ruby & Sapphire, Combusken belongs to the EX series and dates to 2003. A Fire-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Kouki Saitou and currently trades at $25.65 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $7.13 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #27 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Torchic
- Pokédex
- #256
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Combusken attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Combusken #27 — the playability layer behind the price.
Flare
Double Kick
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Combusken price analysis
What drives the current market value of Combusken #27.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($25.65), Normal ($1.35) — 2 versions in total.
A $25.65 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $25.65 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.26, with an average sold price of €1.03 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.15.
Combusken price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.02 over 7 days versus €1.14 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-10.5%).
Single-day average: €0.85; Cardmarket trend price €1.26.
Combusken has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $25.65 to $25.65; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Combusken?
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Selling Combusken at $25.65 nets roughly $21.95 on eBay, $22.08 on TCGplayer, $24.02 via Cardmarket, $22.55 on Whatnot or $25.65 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.70.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Should you grade Combusken?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Combusken #27 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $25.65 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $15.79 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $71.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-11.3% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Combusken within Ruby & Sapphire
Within Ruby & Sapphire it is the #41 most valuable of 98 tracked cards; the set median is $21.10.
It sits in the top 59% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Combusken valuable
- Kouki Saitou illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- A $25.65 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Its Fire typing means Combusken has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Combusken
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Combusken can realise well above the $7.13 low end.
- Bulk lots of Combusken can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Combusken has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.02 and €1.14) to time entries and exits.
- For Combusken, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Combusken value questions
What is Combusken #27 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $25.65 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $7.13 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.26.
Is Combusken a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-10.5%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Combusken?
Combusken is a Uncommon card from Ruby & Sapphire (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Combusken?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($25.65), Normal ($1.35). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Combusken?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $25.65. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Combusken cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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